NC S301

Clarifies the process for participating units to withdraw from regional schools, requiring adoption of a resolution that includes a withdrawal plan ensuring current students may complete enrollment until graduation.

Requires the regional school board of directors to hold a public hearing more than 10 days after receiving a withdrawal resolution and grant conditional approval by a two-thirds vote, subject to State Board of Education review.

Requires the State Board of Education to hold a public hearing more than 10 days after receiving a conditionally approved withdrawal resolution and grant final approval by majority vote before implementation begins.

Prohibits participating units from withdrawing without State Board of Education approval and mandates they continue receiving student seat allotments, transferring local funds, providing transportation, and complying with all regional school requirements until final approval is granted.

Voids any withdrawal or termination actions by local boards of education that do not follow the established statutory process if the board previously adopted a resolution to create or join the regional school that was approved by the State Board of Education.